GINELL TURNER
The World
Look at us
Who can trust us?
All we do is hate
And treat each other like bait
Stop telling them how to feel
It’s just their way to heal
From the wounds of the ignorant
It’s ok to be different
There is just something we lack
So, don’t just turn your back
Don’t tell me what I need to be
Don’t expect anything of me
Stop judging when no one is perfect
There is no special one to be picked
We Lie straight to our faces
We deny each other embraces
Killing sprees happen as often as shopping sprees
With such ease we left the homeless freeze
We let the men rape the women
We let the cop shoot the innocent boy
We let the child die of starvation
We let the teen kill the students
We let this not phase us
It will keep happening
And although it’s saddening
We’re all upset with what’s been done
Yet we still are number one
Now look at who’s in control
He is sucking up our soul
Making us eat breath and sleep on hatred
So, this is what god created
If god created us all
Why did he create us to fall?
Better yet, not help each other up
No one has back up
We can’t go on this way
I can’t take this another day
I was born to be me
I want to feel free
Just let me be
Where Are You?
The map says here
But I’m staring like a deer
In the headlights
High beam brights
I think I’m running out of air
Don’t you have anything to spare
Or do you even care that you left me lying there
I’ll never forget that night
My eyes watering till daylight
Listening to that sad song
All damn day long
My phone is dead
On Friday I said
Don’t snap text or call
I’ve just hit a brick wall
Oh, I missed a call
Ring ring ring
21 missed calls
You didn’t have the balls
But deep inside
I did not want your DM slide
Please keep your apology
And read some astrology
They say it’s good for your health
And you’ll learn something about yourself
Because clearly being you isn’t enough
And without me, it’s gonna be tough
Nineteen
What can you dread about a number?
I mean, it’s just a number
Well let me tell you
It can also be a
Date
It was that date you lit the lighter
The date that reeks of gasoline
A number I don’t want to see again
That number I just hate
A number can be your fate
19 minutes left on this earth
19 seconds it took for you to decide
But why did you hide?
What were you thinking?
A number,
It can be a life sentence
19 days till your execution
19 days until HE
takes you...
to be with him
Why him?
Why now??
That’s not how you should be going
You shouldn’t have gone
You’re gone
9 months from today
The 19th it was...
“I’m sorry for your loss” they say
Of course you’re sorry
We’re all goddamn sorry
But that doesn’t make me feel any better
The only thing that helps is time
19 weeks go by
12 days
9 hours
5 minutes
Time passing
Guilt slowly fading
If I only had 19 words to say to you, I’d be...
I’m sorry
This world was cruel to you
That out of billions
Not even one could make you stay
Stick Shift
Stop sign ahead
Have you ever kissed anyone he said?
Push down on the clutch
That’s when you got your first touch
And shift down
So, we can go to town
Gears are shifted and the car accelerates
We were taking no breaks
5th gear right and up
There was a steady buildup
Maneuver the gearshift into neutral
This is starting to feel brutal
Lay off the gas
Before we crash
When you stall
That’s when we fall
Downshifting not only helps you slow the car
I didn’t think you’d leave a scar
Ability to drive any four-wheeler vehicle on the planet
Guess that’s why you drove me insane goddammit
Cry
Well gee boo who
We all have things to do
and people to see,
you can’t just flea.
It’s called time management
It’s called prioritizing
Now I’m about to vent
Don’t get me wrong
Although I seem strong
I have trouble prioritizing too
Not taking care of my own needs
because you, I put you on the top
But I should have made a swap
You really should be no where near me
With you, I figured out another thing
I should and shall always be on the top
It’s called self love and if I don’t have it I don’t have myself
One size does not fit all
but all men seem to fall…
Under the same category.
Fuck boys - for 500.
Why do you pick the same men?
What is, mankind.
Ahh, that’s right
that’s why I’m always ready to fight,
Fight myself for believing he just might
be the one when despite my past
I acted way too fast
I should have asked myself what I wanted
From the beginning, I’ve been haunted
Because for so long, I felt unwanted
From the man who I thought completed me
But really, discreetly, he was using me
He was taking up my good vibes.
So I had to unsubscribe.
Although we had a great run,
and it was fun, what’s done is done
There will be more like him
probably four or more
So enjoy this self discovering tour
Because one day you will be sure.
You won’t feel insecure and
the love will be pure.
so don’t cry.
he just wasn’t THE guy
Raise The Bar
It was easy at first
Wasn’t trying that hard
On guard
That’s hard
Stay true to your heart
I told myself
Don’t have to prove myself
You lost
What you lost
Don’t have to cross this line
No crying
Or lying in bed all day
You deserve
To be served
Like a 21st Queen
Better yet
You’re a threat
Swimming deep in the seas
With the touch
Of a beautiful breeze
Life’s a sea
You are free
To have whoever you please
I am a mermaid
I get paid
I throw shade
Never fade
And I am not afraid
You men are the fish
You’re my tasty dish
In my world, you swim
And your chances are slim
With me
You see
I agree
You can’t breathe
A mermaid,
A tropical goddess
That’s what I am
Yes ma’am
Treat me well young man
I am shiny
You’re whiny
And very tiny
I shine in the light
And never give up a fight
I’m tasteful
You’re disgraceful
And a handful
I have one wish
For all of you fish
Stay out my way
If you want to play
I’m not your bae
I’m one of kind
On your mind
In my prime
I’m a dime
Lover of a lifetime
I raise my bar
Real far
Cause you are what you are
I’m a star
You cannot touch this
It’s not a diss
You just missed
What you had
And that’s too bad
But I’m not sad
Cause I’m not drowning
Like you
With no clue
As what to do
But I’m through
You do what you have to do
Learn to Love
You can’t learn to love
Love comes naturally
It just fits like a glove
It’s just perfect actually
To learn is to gain knowledge and a skill
When you were born you knew love then
You didn’t have the word, but you could feel
Soon you hear I love you again
Loving should be easy
It cannot be pushed on
Sounds a little cheesy
But your heart hurts when it’s gone
The day you realize you loved
Is the day you feel how you’ve lost
And how much it will cost
May that day not come soon
Because she’ll be singing another tune